Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
282C19
RGB
40, 44, 25
HSL
73, 28%, 14%
HSB
73, 43%, 17%
CMYK
9, 0, 43, 83
LAB
17, -5, 12
LCH
17, 13, 112
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 118
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
17, -1, 10
HWB
73, 10%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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